VONTOBEL FUNDS, INC.
1500 Forest Avenue, Suite 223 * P.O. Box 8687 * Richmond, VA 23229
804-285-8211 * 800-527-9500 * 804-285-8251 (fax)
VIA EDGAR
December 23, 1999
Filing Desk
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20549
RE: Vontobel Funds, Inc.
File Number: 2-78931
Filing Pursuant to Rule 497(e)
Gentlemen:
Transmitted herewith for electronic filing, please find enclosed,
pursuant to Rule 497(e), a copy of the Supplement to the Prospectus for Vontobel
Funds, Inc. This supplement affects only the Vontobel U.S. Value Fund (the
"Value Fund").
This supplement, dated December 23, 1999 to the Prospectus dated August
30, 1999, informs shareholders of the Value Fund that shares purchased after
December 31, 1999, in the Value Fund will be subject to a 2% redemption fee if
held less than 90 days.
Should you have any questions or require additional information, please
contact the undersigned.
Sincerely,
/s/John Pasco, III
John Pasco, III
Chairman
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Shares purchased after December 31, 1999 in the Vontobel U.S. Value Fund will be
subject to a 2% redemption fee if held less than 90 days.